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Szechuan Beef

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Szechuan Beef is a bold and spicy Chinese stir-fry dish featuring tender beef strips in a flavorful, numbing Szechuan peppercorn sauce, perfect for an authentic Asian dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb flank steak, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 dried red chilies, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns, toasted and ground
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chili bean paste (Doubanjiang)
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth or water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, marinate the sliced beef with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Stir-fry the beef until just browned, about 2-3 minutes, then remove and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the wok. Stir-fry dried red chilies and ground Szechuan peppercorns until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Add minced garlic, ginger, and chili bean paste, cooking for another minute.
  5. Return the beef to the wok, toss to coat with the sauce.
  6. Add sugar and beef broth, stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until beef is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Stir in green onions and drizzle with sesame oil before serving hot.

Notes

For a milder version, reduce the amount of dried red chilies or remove the seeds to lessen the heat; serve with steamed jasmine rice to balance the spicy flavors.

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